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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 560.63 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 560.63 and 222.25 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 560.63 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/560.63 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 560.63 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 124,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,600.02/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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