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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 562.41 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 562.41 and 221.04 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 562.41 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/562.41 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 562.41 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 124,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315.11/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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