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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 605.40 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 605.40 and 221.76 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 605.40 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/605.40 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 605.40 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 134,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,253.50/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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