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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 610.83 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 610.83 and 224.70 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 610.83 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/610.83 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 610.83 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 137,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,253.50/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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