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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.40, 563.60 and 221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.40, 563.60 and 221.89 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.40 : 563.60 = 221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.40/563.60 = 221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.40x = 563.60 × 221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.40x = 125,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,056.80/408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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