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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 609.78 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 609.78 and 223.70 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 609.78 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/609.78 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 609.78 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 136,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,407.79/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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