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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.34 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.34 and 228.16 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.34 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.34 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.34 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 140,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,624.13/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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