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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.26 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.26 and 221.00 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.26 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.26 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.26 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 134,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,642.31/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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