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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 616.83 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 616.83 and 228.17 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 616.83 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/616.83 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 616.83 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 140,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,739.02/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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