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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.83, 616.21 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.83, 616.21 and 228.38 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.83 : 616.21 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.83/616.21 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.83x = 616.21 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.83x = 140,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,726.39/410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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