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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.60 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.60 and 228.12 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.60 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.60 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.60 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 140,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,658.79/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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