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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 610.86 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 610.86 and 222.58 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 610.86 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/610.86 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 610.86 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 135,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,966.82/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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