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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 616.50 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 616.50 and 228.35 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 616.50 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/616.50 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 616.50 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 140,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,774.69/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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