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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.09 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.09 and 225.12 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.09 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.09 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.09 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 137,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,793.70/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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