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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 609.34 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 609.34 and 224.11 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 609.34 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/609.34 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 609.34 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 136,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,558.07/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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