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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.42 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.42 and 226.92 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.42 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.42 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.42 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 139,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424.19/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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