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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 606.08 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 606.08 and 221.46 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 606.08 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/606.08 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 606.08 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 134,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222.48/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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