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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.95, 616.43 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.95, 616.43 and 229.50 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.95 : 616.43 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.95/616.43 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.95x = 616.43 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.95x = 141,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,466.46/410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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