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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 614.40 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 614.40 and 227.57 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 614.40 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/614.40 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 614.40 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 139,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,815.94/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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