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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 608.91 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 608.91 and 223.18 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 608.91 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/608.91 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 608.91 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 135,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,894.17/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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