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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 615.34 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 615.34 and 227.98 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 615.34 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/615.34 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 615.34 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 140,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,285.21/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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