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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 612.90 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 612.90 and 225.99 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 612.90 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/612.90 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 612.90 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 138,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,509.27/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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