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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 606.24 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 606.24 and 221.76 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 606.24 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/606.24 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 606.24 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 134,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,439.78/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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