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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 616.16 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 616.16 and 228.12 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 616.16 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/616.16 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 616.16 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 140,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,555.40/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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