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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 608.49 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 608.49 and 223.26 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 608.49 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/608.49 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 608.49 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 135,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,851.48/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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