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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 613.26 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 613.26 and 226.05 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 613.26 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/613.26 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 613.26 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 138,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,627.42/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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