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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 610.32 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 610.32 and 224.22 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 610.32 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/610.32 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 610.32 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 136,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,845.95/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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