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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 613.50 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 613.50 and 226.28 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 613.50 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/613.50 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 613.50 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 138,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,822.78/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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