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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 616.40 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 616.40 and 225.83 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 616.40 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/616.40 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 616.40 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 139,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201.61/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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