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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 614.44 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 614.44 and 226.58 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 614.44 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/614.44 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 614.44 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 139,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,216.90/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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