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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 610.88 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 610.88 and 224.44 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 610.88 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/610.88 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 610.88 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 137,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,105.91/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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