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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 612.96 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 612.96 and 227.22 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 612.96 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/612.96 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 612.96 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 139,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,276.77/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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