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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 610.80 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 610.80 and 224.94 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 610.80 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/610.80 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 610.80 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 137,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393.35/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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