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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 608.56 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 608.56 and 223.59 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 608.56 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/608.56 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 608.56 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 136,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,067.93/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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