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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 615.12 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 615.12 and 227.72 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 615.12 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/615.12 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 615.12 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 140,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,075.13/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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