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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 610.88 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 610.88 and 222.64 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 610.88 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/610.88 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 610.88 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 136,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,006.32/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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