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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 610.50 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 610.50 and 224.28 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 610.50 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/610.50 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 610.50 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 136,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,922.94/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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