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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 605.79 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 605.79 and 221.16 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 605.79 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/605.79 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 605.79 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 133,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,976.52/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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