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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 614.16 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 614.16 and 226.88 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 614.16 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/614.16 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 614.16 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 139,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,340.62/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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