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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 605.45 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 605.45 and 222.18 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 605.45 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/605.45 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 605.45 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 134,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,519.44/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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