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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 617.27 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 617.27 and 226.51 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 617.27 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/617.27 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 617.27 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 139,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,817.83/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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