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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 615.58 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 615.58 and 227.66 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 615.58 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/615.58 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 615.58 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 140,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,141.80/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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