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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 618.12 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 618.12 and 229.56 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 618.12 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/618.12 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 618.12 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 141,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,895.63/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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