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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 608.00 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 608.00 and 222.59 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 608.00 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/608.00 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 608.00 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 135,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,333.61/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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