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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 609.27 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 609.27 and 223.75 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 609.27 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/609.27 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 609.27 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 136,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,324.16/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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