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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 604.60 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 604.60 and 225.09 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 604.60 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/604.60 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 604.60 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 136,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,089.41/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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