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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 605.60 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 605.60 and 221.24 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 605.60 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/605.60 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 605.60 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 133,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,982.94/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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