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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 605.49 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 605.49 and 221.25 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 605.49 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/605.49 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 605.49 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 133,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,964.66/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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