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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 615.74 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 615.74 and 227.80 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 615.74 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/615.74 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 615.74 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 140,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,265.57/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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