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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 565.13 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 565.13 and 223.00 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 565.13 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/565.13 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 565.13 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 126,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,021.46/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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