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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.62, 612.92 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.62, 612.92 and 225.92 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.62 : 612.92 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.62/612.92 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.62x = 612.92 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.62x = 138,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,470.89/408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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