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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.09, 613.86 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.09, 613.86 and 226.59 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.09 : 613.86 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.09/613.86 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.09x = 613.86 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.09x = 139,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,094.54/409.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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