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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 612.06 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 612.06 and 223.31 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 612.06 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/612.06 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 612.06 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 136,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,681.56/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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