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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 608.76 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 608.76 and 223.95 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 608.76 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/608.76 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 608.76 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 136,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,331.80/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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