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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.20 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.20 and 223.98 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.20 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.20 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.20 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 136,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,448.62/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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