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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 564.18 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 564.18 and 222.32 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 564.18 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/564.18 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 564.18 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 125,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,428.50/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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