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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.18 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.18 and 226.10 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.18 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.18 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.18 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 138,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,640.97/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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