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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 563.80 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 563.80 and 222.04 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 563.80 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/563.80 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 563.80 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 125,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,186.15/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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