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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 613.27 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 613.27 and 226.29 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 613.27 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/613.27 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 613.27 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 138,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,779.45/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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