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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.39, 606.35 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.39, 606.35 and 221.74 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.39 : 606.35 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.39/606.35 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.39x = 606.35 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.39x = 134,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,451.09/404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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