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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.93, 615.33 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.93, 615.33 and 228.11 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.93 : 615.33 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.93/615.33 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.93x = 615.33 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.93x = 140,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,359.85/410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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