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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.33, 616.61 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.33, 616.61 and 228.47 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.33 : 616.61 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.33/616.61 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.33x = 616.61 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.33x = 140,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,872.66/411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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