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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 564.29 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 564.29 and 222.40 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 564.29 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/564.29 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 564.29 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 125,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,498.10/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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