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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 610.65 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 610.65 and 225.27 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 610.65 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/610.65 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 610.65 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 137,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,561.13/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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