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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 617.99 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 617.99 and 229.24 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 617.99 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/617.99 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 617.99 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 141,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,666.20/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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