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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 613.27 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 613.27 and 226.09 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 613.27 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/613.27 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 613.27 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 138,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,655.26/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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