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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 607.80 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 607.80 and 222.52 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 607.80 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/607.80 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 607.80 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 135,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,247.66/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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