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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 564.66 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 564.66 and 222.66 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 564.66 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/564.66 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 564.66 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 125,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,727.20/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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