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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 610.46 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 610.46 and 224.86 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 610.46 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/610.46 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 610.46 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 137,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,268.04/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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