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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.50, 558.22 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.50, 558.22 and 220.50 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.50 : 558.22 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.50/558.22 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.50x = 558.22 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.50x = 123,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,087.51/404.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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