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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 613.03 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 613.03 and 223.68 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 613.03 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/613.03 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 613.03 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 137,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122.55/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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