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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.85 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.85 and 226.87 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.85 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.85 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.85 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 139,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,261.48/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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