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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 608.15 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 608.15 and 222.57 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 608.15 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/608.15 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 608.15 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 135,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,356.65/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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