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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 564.36 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 564.36 and 222.44 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 564.36 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/564.36 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 564.36 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 125,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,536.24/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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