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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 616.56 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 616.56 and 228.40 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 616.56 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/616.56 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 616.56 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 140,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,822.30/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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