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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 617.04 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 617.04 and 226.71 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 617.04 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/617.04 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 617.04 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 139,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,889.14/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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