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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 614.27 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 614.27 and 224.76 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 614.27 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/614.27 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 614.27 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 138,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,062.20/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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