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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 617.52 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 617.52 and 229.30 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 617.52 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/617.52 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 617.52 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 141,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,597.34/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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