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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 612.36 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 612.36 and 225.69 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 612.36 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/612.36 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 612.36 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 138,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,201.23/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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