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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 612.47 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 612.47 and 225.46 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 612.47 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/612.47 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 612.47 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 138,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,087.49/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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