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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 607.56 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 607.56 and 222.48 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 607.56 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/607.56 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 607.56 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 135,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,169.95/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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