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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 563.19 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 563.19 and 221.60 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 563.19 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/563.19 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 563.19 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 124,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,804.40/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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