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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.43 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.43 and 224.96 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.43 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.43 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.43 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 138,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,221.05/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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