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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 610.56 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 610.56 and 225.04 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 610.56 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/610.56 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 610.56 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 137,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,400.42/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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