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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 609.17 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 609.17 and 223.11 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 609.17 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/609.17 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 609.17 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 135,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,910.80/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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