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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 562.85 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 562.85 and 221.36 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 562.85 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/562.85 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 562.85 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 124,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,592.48/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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