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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 611.96 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 611.96 and 225 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 611.96 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/611.96 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 611.96 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 137,691
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,691/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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