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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 611.76 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 611.76 and 225.06 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 611.76 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/611.76 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 611.76 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 137,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,682.71/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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