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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 614.78 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 614.78 and 227.52 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 614.78 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/614.78 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 614.78 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 139,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,874.75/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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