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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 609.39 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 609.39 and 223.92 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 609.39 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/609.39 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 609.39 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 136,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,454.61/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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