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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 609.76 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 609.76 and 223.96 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 609.76 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/609.76 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 609.76 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 136,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,561.85/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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