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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 608.85 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 608.85 and 223.78 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 608.85 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/608.85 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 608.85 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 136,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,245.41/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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