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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615.28 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615.28 and 227.44 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615.28 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615.28 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615.28 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 139,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,939.28/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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