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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 564.63 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 564.63 and 222.64 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 564.63 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/564.63 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 564.63 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 125,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,707.81/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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