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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 616.26 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 616.26 and 228.16 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 616.26 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/616.26 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 616.26 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 140,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,605.88/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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