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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 618 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 618 and 228.80 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 618 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/618 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 618 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 141,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,398.40/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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