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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.79 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.79 and 221.49 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.79 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.79 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.79 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 137,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,495.67/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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