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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 617.25 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 617.25 and 229.11 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 617.25 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/617.25 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 617.25 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 141,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,418.15/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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