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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 618.44 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 618.44 and 229.64 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 618.44 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/618.44 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 618.44 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 142,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,014.32/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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