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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 562.82 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 562.82 and 221.33 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 562.82 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/562.82 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 562.82 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 124,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,571.12/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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