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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 607.37 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 607.37 and 222.35 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 607.37 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/607.37 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 607.37 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 135,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.57/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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