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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.62, 563.90 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.62, 563.90 and 222.11 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.62 : 563.90 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.62/563.90 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.62x = 563.90 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.62x = 125,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,243.90/408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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