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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 617.22 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 617.22 and 238.40 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 617.22 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/617.22 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 617.22 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 147,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,145.25/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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