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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 565.43 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 565.43 and 223.22 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 565.43 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/565.43 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 565.43 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 126,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,215.28/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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