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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.35 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.35 and 223.75 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.35 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.35 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.35 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 136,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342.06/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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