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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 607.82 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 607.82 and 223.77 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 607.82 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/607.82 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 607.82 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 136,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,011.88/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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