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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 616.24 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 616.24 and 227.72 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 616.24 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/616.24 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 616.24 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 140,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,330.17/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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