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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 563.94 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 563.94 and 222.14 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 563.94 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/563.94 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 563.94 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 125,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,272.37/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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