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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.53, 606.47 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.53, 606.47 and 221.67 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.53 : 606.47 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.53/606.47 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.53x = 606.47 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.53x = 134,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,435.10/404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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