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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 613.83 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 613.83 and 226.70 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 613.83 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/613.83 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 613.83 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 139,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,155.26/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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