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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 604.98 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 604.98 and 221.18 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 604.98 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/604.98 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 604.98 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 133,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,806.45/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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