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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 564.08 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 564.08 and 222.24 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 564.08 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/564.08 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 564.08 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 125,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,363.39/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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