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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 608.13 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 608.13 and 222.62 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 608.13 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/608.13 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 608.13 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 135,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,381.90/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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