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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 617.02 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 617.02 and 226.22 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 617.02 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/617.02 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 617.02 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 139,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,582.26/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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