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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.41, 606.35 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.41, 606.35 and 221.75 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.41 : 606.35 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.41/606.35 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.41x = 606.35 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.41x = 134,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,461.32/404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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