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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.18 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.18 and 221.58 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.18 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.18 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.18 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 137,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,641.06/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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