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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 609.17 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 609.17 and 223.46 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 609.17 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/609.17 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 609.17 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 136,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,120.97/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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