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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.45 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.45 and 222.87 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.45 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.45 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.45 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 135,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,605.25/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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