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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 613.13 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 613.13 and 226.10 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 613.13 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/613.13 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 613.13 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 138,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,624.50/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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