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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 609.29 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 609.29 and 224.08 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 609.29 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/609.29 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 609.29 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 136,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,527.90/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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