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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 613.46 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 613.46 and 226.74 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 613.46 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/613.46 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 613.46 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 139,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,095.92/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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