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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.53, 619.77 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.53, 619.77 and 228.31 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.53 : 619.77 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.53/619.77 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.53x = 619.77 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.53x = 141,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,499.69/413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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