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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 609.72 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 609.72 and 224.05 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 609.72 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/609.72 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 609.72 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 136,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,607.77/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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