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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 612.33 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 612.33 and 226.11 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 612.33 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/612.33 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 612.33 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 138,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,453.94/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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