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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 608.90 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 608.90 and 222.77 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 608.90 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/608.90 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 608.90 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 135,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,645.06/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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