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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 564.70 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 564.70 and 222.70 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 564.70 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/564.70 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 564.70 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 125,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.75/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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