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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 616.17 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 616.17 and 228.03 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 616.17 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/616.17 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 616.17 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 140,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,505.25/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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