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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.60 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.60 and 221.84 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.60 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.60 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.60 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 137,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,895.74/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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