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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 617.19 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 617.19 and 229.51 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 617.19 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/617.19 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 617.19 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 141,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,651.28/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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