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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 615.48 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 615.48 and 227.98 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 615.48 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/615.48 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 615.48 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 140,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,317.13/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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