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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.08 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.08 and 221.96 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.08 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.08 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.08 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 134,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,747.48/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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