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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.77 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.77 and 224.31 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.77 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.77 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.77 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 137,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,674.75/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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