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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 617.59 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 617.59 and 238.31 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 617.59 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/617.59 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 617.59 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 147,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,177.40/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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