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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 614.25 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 614.25 and 226.74 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 614.25 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/614.25 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 614.25 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 139,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275.05/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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