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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 616.76 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 616.76 and 228.84 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 616.76 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/616.76 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 616.76 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 141,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,135.13/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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