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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 609.21 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 609.21 and 223.16 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 609.21 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/609.21 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 609.21 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 135,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948.26/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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