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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 614.67 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 614.67 and 227.03 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 614.67 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/614.67 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 614.67 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 139,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,548.53/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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