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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 615.40 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 615.40 and 227.92 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 615.40 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/615.40 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 615.40 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 140,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,261.97/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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