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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 561.19 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 561.19 and 220.15 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 561.19 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/561.19 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 561.19 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 123,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,544.55/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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