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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 608.05 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 608.05 and 222.66 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 608.05 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/608.05 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 608.05 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 135,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,384.26/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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