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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 616.92 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 616.92 and 229 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 616.92 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/616.92 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 616.92 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 141,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,274.68/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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