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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.82, 612.24 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.82, 612.24 and 225.76 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.82 : 612.24 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.82/612.24 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.82x = 612.24 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.82x = 138,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219.30/408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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