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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 610.25 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 610.25 and 223.72 is: 335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 610.25 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/610.25 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 610.25 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 136,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,522.49/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.79

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