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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 616.14 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 616.14 and 228.42 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 616.14 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/616.14 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 616.14 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 140,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,738.70/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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