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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.46, 616.71 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.46, 616.71 and 228.53 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.46 : 616.71 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.46/616.71 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.46x = 616.71 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.46x = 140,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,936.74/411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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