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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 616.70 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 616.70 and 228.42 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 616.70 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/616.70 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 616.70 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 140,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,867.19/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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