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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 562.14 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 562.14 and 220.84 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 562.14 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/562.14 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 562.14 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 124,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,139.08/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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