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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 611.88 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 611.88 and 225.64 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 611.88 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/611.88 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 611.88 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 138,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,064.60/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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