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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 606.96 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 606.96 and 222.48 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 606.96 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/606.96 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 606.96 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 135,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,036.46/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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