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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 604.89 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 604.89 and 221.04 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 604.89 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/604.89 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 604.89 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 133,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,704.89/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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