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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.38 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.38 and 224.19 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.38 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.38 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.38 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 136,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,841.09/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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