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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 616.23 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 616.23 and 122.28 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 616.23 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/616.23 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 616.23 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 75,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,352.60/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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