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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 615.40 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 615.40 and 227.58 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 615.40 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/615.40 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 615.40 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 140,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,049.86/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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