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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 615.13 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 615.13 and 227.97 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 615.13 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/615.13 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 615.13 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 140,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,230.62/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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