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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 563.53 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 563.53 and 221.85 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 563.53 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/563.53 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 563.53 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 125,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,021.09/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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