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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 618.06 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 618.06 and 227.58 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 618.06 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/618.06 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 618.06 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 140,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,658.09/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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