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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.57, 606.95 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.57, 606.95 and 221.87 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.57 : 606.95 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.57/606.95 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.57x = 606.95 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.57x = 134,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659.85/404.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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