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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.22 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.22 and 223.05 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.22 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.22 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.22 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 135,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663.47/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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