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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 612.56 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 612.56 and 225.58 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 612.56 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/612.56 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 612.56 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 138,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,181.28/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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