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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 617.80 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 617.80 and 227.02 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 617.80 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/617.80 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 617.80 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 140,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,252.96/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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