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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.37 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.37 and 228.79 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.37 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.37 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.37 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 140,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,790.50/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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