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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 611.64 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 611.64 and 225.60 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 611.64 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/611.64 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 611.64 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 137,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,985.98/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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