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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 612.60 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 612.60 and 223.60 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 612.60 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/612.60 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 612.60 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 136,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977.36/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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