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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 615.90 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 615.90 and 228.36 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 615.90 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/615.90 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 615.90 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 140,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,646.92/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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