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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.81, 565.53 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.81, 565.53 and 223.29 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.81 : 565.53 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.81/565.53 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.81x = 565.53 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.81x = 126,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,280.00/409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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