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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.80, 615.06 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.80, 615.06 and 227.40 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.80 : 615.06 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.80/615.06 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.80x = 615.06 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.80x = 139,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,864.64/409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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