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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 617.36 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 617.36 and 227.09 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 617.36 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/617.36 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 617.36 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 140,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,192.06/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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