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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 564.92 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 564.92 and 222.86 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 564.92 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/564.92 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 564.92 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 125,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,895.80/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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