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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 565.30 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 565.30 and 223.13 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 565.30 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/565.30 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 565.30 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 126,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,135.39/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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