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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.70, 613.22 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.70, 613.22 and 226.24 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.70 : 613.22 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.70/613.22 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.70x = 613.22 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.70x = 138,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,736.95/408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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