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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.37 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.37 and 229.12 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.37 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.37 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.37 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 141,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,451.81/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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