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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.87 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.87 and 223.22 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.87 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.87 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.87 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 135,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,911.96/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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