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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 565.49 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 565.49 and 223.28 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 565.49 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/565.49 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 565.49 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 126,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,260.34/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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