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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 615.67 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 615.67 and 228.99 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 615.67 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/615.67 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 615.67 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 140,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,984.67/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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