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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 609.91 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 609.91 and 224.46 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 609.91 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/609.91 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 609.91 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 136,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,900.40/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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