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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.80, 562.76 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.80, 562.76 and 221.29 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.80 : 562.76 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.80/562.76 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.80x = 562.76 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.80x = 124,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,532.05/407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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