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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 610.48 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 610.48 and 224.88 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 610.48 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/610.48 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 610.48 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 137,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,282.73/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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