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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.53, 612.27 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.53, 612.27 and 223.31 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.53 : 612.27 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.53/612.27 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.53x = 612.27 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.53x = 136,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,722.95/408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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