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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 604.94 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 604.94 and 221.00 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 604.94 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/604.94 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 604.94 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 133,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,687.61/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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