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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.67, 608.96 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.67, 608.96 and 223.86 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.67 : 608.96 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.67/608.96 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.67x = 608.96 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.67x = 136,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321.79/406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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