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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 604.64 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 604.64 and 221.01 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 604.64 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/604.64 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 604.64 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 133,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,630.38/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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