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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.85, 564.19 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.85, 564.19 and 222.34 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.85 : 564.19 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.85/564.19 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.85x = 564.19 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.85x = 125,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,442.00/408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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