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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 618.18 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 618.18 and 230.66 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 618.18 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/618.18 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 618.18 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 142,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,585.15/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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