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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 617.38 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 617.38 and 228.78 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 617.38 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/617.38 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 617.38 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 141,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,244.20/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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