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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 610.47 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 610.47 and 224.28 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 610.47 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/610.47 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 610.47 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 136,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,916.21/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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