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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 565.64 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 565.64 and 223.38 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 565.64 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/565.64 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 565.64 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 126,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,353.24/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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