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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 609.02 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 609.02 and 220.86 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 609.02 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/609.02 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 609.02 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 134,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,510.45/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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