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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 609.36 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 609.36 and 223.42 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 609.36 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/609.36 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 609.36 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 136,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,143.21/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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