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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 614.68 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 614.68 and 227.65 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 614.68 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/614.68 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 614.68 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 139,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,931.90/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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