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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 607.37 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 607.37 and 223.47 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 607.37 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/607.37 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 607.37 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 135,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,727.86/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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