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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.98, 609.18 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.98, 609.18 and 223.46 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.98 : 609.18 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.98/609.18 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.98x = 609.18 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.98x = 136,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,127.36/405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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