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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 607.95 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 607.95 and 222.69 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 607.95 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/607.95 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 607.95 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 135,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,384.39/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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