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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.98, 608.67 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.98, 608.67 and 223.13 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.98 : 608.67 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.98/608.67 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.98x = 608.67 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.98x = 135,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,809.49/405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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