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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 562.42 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 562.42 and 221.04 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 562.42 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/562.42 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 562.42 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 124,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,318.30/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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