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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 613.86 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 613.86 and 226.47 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 613.86 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/613.86 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 613.86 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 139,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,020.87/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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