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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 615.80 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 615.80 and 228.29 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 615.80 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/615.80 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 615.80 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 140,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,576.76/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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