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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.79, 605.68 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.79, 605.68 and 222.35 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.79 : 605.68 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.79/605.68 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.79x = 605.68 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.79x = 134,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,669.36/403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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