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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 613.34 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 613.34 and 226.65 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 613.34 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/613.34 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 613.34 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 139,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,012.38/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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