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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 564.45 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 564.45 and 222.52 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 564.45 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/564.45 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 564.45 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 125,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,600.52/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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