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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 623.81 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 623.81 and 221.32 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 623.81 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/623.81 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 623.81 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 138,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059.78/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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