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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 563.95 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 563.95 and 222.15 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 563.95 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/563.95 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 563.95 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 125,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,277.56/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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