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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 606.96 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 606.96 and 222.18 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 606.96 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/606.96 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 606.96 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 134,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,854.37/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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