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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 609.18 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 609.18 and 223.79 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 609.18 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/609.18 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 609.18 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 136,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,327.63/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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