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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 614.73 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 614.73 and 227.48 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 614.73 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/614.73 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 614.73 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 139,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838.78/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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