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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 564.94 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 564.94 and 222.88 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 564.94 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/564.94 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 564.94 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 125,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,913.83/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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