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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 613.77 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 613.77 and 226.53 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 613.77 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/613.77 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 613.77 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 139,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,037.32/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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