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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 606.96 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 606.96 and 222.63 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 606.96 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/606.96 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 606.96 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 135,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127.50/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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