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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 622.06 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 622.06 and 229.71 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 622.06 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/622.06 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 622.06 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 142,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.02/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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