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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 605.69 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 605.69 and 221.06 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 605.69 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/605.69 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 605.69 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 133,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,895.07/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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