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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 606.06 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 606.06 and 221.25 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 606.06 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/606.06 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 606.06 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 134,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,090.78/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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