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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.53 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.53 and 223.65 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.53 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.53 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.53 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 136,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321.38/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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