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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 563.46 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 563.46 and 221.79 is: 306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 563.46 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/563.46 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 563.46 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 124,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,970.65/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.08

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