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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.77, 607.91 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.77, 607.91 and 222.62 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.77 : 607.91 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.77/607.91 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.77x = 607.91 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.77x = 135,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,328.77/405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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