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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 608.53 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 608.53 and 224.23 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 608.53 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/608.53 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 608.53 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 136,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,450.07/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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