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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 608.84 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 608.84 and 220.68 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 608.84 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/608.84 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 608.84 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 134,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,358.81/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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