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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 609.60 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 609.60 and 223.50 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 609.60 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/609.60 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 609.60 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 136,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,245.60/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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