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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.53 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.53 and 222.57 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.53 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.53 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.53 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 125,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,648.00/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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