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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 611.82 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 611.82 and 225.51 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 611.82 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/611.82 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 611.82 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 137,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,971.53/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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