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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 565.27 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 565.27 and 223.11 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 565.27 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/565.27 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 565.27 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 126,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,116.83/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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