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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.39, 609.96 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.39, 609.96 and 223.53 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.39 : 609.96 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.39/609.96 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.39x = 609.96 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.39x = 136,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,346.34/406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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