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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 619.50 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 619.50 and 229.80 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 619.50 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/619.50 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 619.50 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 142,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,361.10/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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