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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 560.98 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 560.98 and 222.50 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 560.98 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/560.98 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 560.98 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 124,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,818.05/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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