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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.47, 608.36 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.47, 608.36 and 221.08 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.47 : 608.36 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.47/608.36 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.47x = 608.36 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.47x = 134,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,495.99/406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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