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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 614.46 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 614.46 and 228.20 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 614.46 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/614.46 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 614.46 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 140,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219.77/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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