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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 611.52 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 611.52 and 225.03 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 611.52 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/611.52 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 611.52 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 137,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,610.35/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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