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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.07, 605.97 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.07, 605.97 and 221.55 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.07 : 605.97 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.07/605.97 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.07x = 605.97 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.07x = 134,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,252.65/404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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