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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 607.14 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 607.14 and 222.57 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 607.14 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/607.14 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 607.14 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 135,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,131.15/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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