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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 608.07 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 608.07 and 222.72 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 608.07 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/608.07 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 608.07 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 135,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,429.35/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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