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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 610.26 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 610.26 and 224.36 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 610.26 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/610.26 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 610.26 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 136,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,917.93/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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