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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 617.24 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 617.24 and 228.80 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 617.24 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/617.24 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 617.24 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 141,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,224.51/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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