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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 614.97 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 614.97 and 227.57 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 614.97 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/614.97 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 614.97 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 139,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,947.59/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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