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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 563.82 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 563.82 and 222.07 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 563.82 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/563.82 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 563.82 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 125,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,207.51/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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