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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 559.59 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 559.59 and 221.50 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 559.59 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/559.59 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 559.59 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 123,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,949.19/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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