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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 563.92 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 563.92 and 222.13 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 563.92 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/563.92 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 563.92 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 125,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,263.55/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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