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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 564.93 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 564.93 and 222.87 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 564.93 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/564.93 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 564.93 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 125,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,904.54/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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