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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 617.55 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 617.55 and 230.25 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 617.55 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/617.55 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 617.55 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 142,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,187.80/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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