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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.06 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.06 and 222.72 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.06 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.06 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.06 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 135,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,427.12/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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