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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 613.17 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 613.17 and 226.60 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 613.17 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/613.17 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 613.17 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 138,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,942.79/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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