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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 615.78 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 615.78 and 228.18 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 615.78 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/615.78 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 615.78 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 140,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,508.68/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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