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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 618.21 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 618.21 and 238.94 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 618.21 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/618.21 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 618.21 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 147,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,715.10/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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