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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 612.63 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 612.63 and 226.23 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 612.63 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/612.63 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 612.63 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 138,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,595.28/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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