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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.60 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.60 and 221.92 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.60 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.60 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.60 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 137,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,945.47/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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