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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.30 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.30 and 228.88 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.30 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.30 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.30 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 141,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,287.62/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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