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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 613.02 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 613.02 and 226.13 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 613.02 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/613.02 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 613.02 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 138,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,622.21/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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