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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.59 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.59 and 222.12 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.59 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.59 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.59 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 134,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,957.89/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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