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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 615.53 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 615.53 and 228.15 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 615.53 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/615.53 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 615.53 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 140,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,433.74/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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