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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 616.22 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 616.22 and 228.70 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 616.22 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/616.22 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 616.22 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 140,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,929.51/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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