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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.59 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.59 and 226.12 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.59 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.59 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.59 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 138,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,744.97/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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