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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.89 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.89 and 226.54 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.89 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.89 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.89 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 139,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,069.11/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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