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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 561.96 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 561.96 and 220.71 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 561.96 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/561.96 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 561.96 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 124,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,028.52/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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