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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 611.97 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 611.97 and 225.64 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 611.97 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/611.97 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 611.97 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 138,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,084.91/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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