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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 612.86 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 612.86 and 226.22 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 612.86 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/612.86 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 612.86 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 138,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,636.99/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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