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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 556.62 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 556.62 and 223.90 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 556.62 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/556.62 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 556.62 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 124,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,627.22/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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