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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 609.36 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 609.36 and 223.32 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 609.36 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/609.36 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 609.36 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 136,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,082.28/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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