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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 615.63 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 615.63 and 227.79 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 615.63 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/615.63 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 615.63 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 140,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,234.36/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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