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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 608.77 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 608.77 and 223.73 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 608.77 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/608.77 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 608.77 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 136,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195.95/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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