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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 619.61 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 619.61 and 228.20 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 619.61 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/619.61 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 619.61 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 141,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,390.76/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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