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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 607.91 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 607.91 and 222.56 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 607.91 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/607.91 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 607.91 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 135,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,296.45/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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