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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.19, 612.30 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.19, 612.30 and 225.94 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.19 : 612.30 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.19/612.30 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.19x = 612.30 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.19x = 138,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,343.06/408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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