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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 615.92 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 615.92 and 228.32 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 615.92 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/615.92 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 615.92 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 140,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,626.85/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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