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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.07, 605.70 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.07, 605.70 and 221.28 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.07 : 605.70 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.07/605.70 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.07x = 605.70 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.07x = 134,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,029.30/404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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