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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 607.83 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 607.83 and 222.70 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 607.83 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/607.83 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 607.83 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 135,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,363.74/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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