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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 615.66 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 615.66 and 227.82 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 615.66 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/615.66 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 615.66 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 140,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,259.66/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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