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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.45 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.45 and 225.38 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.45 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.45 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.45 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 137,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,807.47/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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