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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.32 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.32 and 221.83 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.32 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.32 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.32 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 137,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,824.75/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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