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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 608.59 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 608.59 and 223.39 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 608.59 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/608.59 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 608.59 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 135,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,952.92/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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