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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 608.10 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 608.10 and 223.28 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 608.10 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/608.10 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 608.10 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 135,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,773.53/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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