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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 564.86 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 564.86 and 222.81 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 564.86 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/564.86 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 564.86 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 125,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,856.46/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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