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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 613.79 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 613.79 and 226.44 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 613.79 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/613.79 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 613.79 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 138,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,985.48/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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