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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 607.20 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 607.20 and 222.32 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 607.20 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/607.20 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 607.20 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 134,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,989.97/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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