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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.39, 611.51 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.39, 611.51 and 224.91 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.39 : 611.51 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.39/611.51 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.39x = 611.51 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.39x = 137,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,533.59/407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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