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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 562.94 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 562.94 and 221.42 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 562.94 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/562.94 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 562.94 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 124,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,642.25/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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