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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 613.34 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 613.34 and 227.45 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 613.34 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/613.34 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 613.34 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 139,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,503.22/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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