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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 615.57 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 615.57 and 227.56 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 615.57 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/615.57 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 615.57 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 140,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,079.11/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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