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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.94 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.94 and 221.64 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.94 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.94 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.94 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 137,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,625.14/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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