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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 612.48 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 612.48 and 226.12 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 612.48 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/612.48 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 612.48 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 138,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,493.98/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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