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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 614.57 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 614.57 and 224.06 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 614.57 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/614.57 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 614.57 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 137,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,696.36/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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