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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 613.84 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 613.84 and 227.09 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 613.84 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/613.84 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 613.84 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 139,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,392.72/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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