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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 615.77 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 615.77 and 227.79 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 615.77 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/615.77 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 615.77 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 140,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,265.11/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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