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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 615.48 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 615.48 and 228.12 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 615.48 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/615.48 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 615.48 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 140,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,403.30/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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