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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.80 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.80 and 237.80 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.80 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.80 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.80 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 146,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,675.04/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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