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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 620.82 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 620.82 and 221.67 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 620.82 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/620.82 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 620.82 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 137,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,617.17/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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