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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 616.80 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 616.80 and 228.60 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 616.80 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/616.80 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 616.80 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 141,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,000.48/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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