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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 611.28 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 611.28 and 225.18 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 611.28 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/611.28 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 611.28 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 137,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,648.03/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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