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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.49 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.49 and 221.41 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.49 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.49 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.49 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 134,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,061.54/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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