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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 609 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 609 and 223.24 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 609 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/609 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 609 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 135,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,953.16/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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