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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 612.72 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 612.72 and 226.08 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 612.72 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/612.72 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 612.72 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 138,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,523.74/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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