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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.49 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.49 and 225.66 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.49 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.49 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.49 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 138,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,214.49/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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