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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 565.33 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 565.33 and 223.15 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 565.33 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/565.33 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 565.33 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 126,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,153.39/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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