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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.25, 615.31 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.25, 615.31 and 228.77 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 615.31 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/615.31 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 615.31 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 140,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,764.47/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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