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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 617.10 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 617.10 and 229.11 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 617.10 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/617.10 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 617.10 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 141,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,383.78/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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