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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 611.52 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 611.52 and 225.13 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 611.52 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/611.52 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 611.52 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 137,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,669.97/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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