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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.91, 616.07 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.91, 616.07 and 238.14 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.91 : 616.07 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.91/616.07 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.91x = 616.07 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.91x = 146,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,711.51/411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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