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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 619.26 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 619.26 and 227.89 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 619.26 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/619.26 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 619.26 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 141,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,123.16/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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