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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.25, 613.34 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.25, 613.34 and 226.73 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.25 : 613.34 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.25/613.34 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.25x = 613.34 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.25x = 139,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,061.44/409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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