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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.22, 618.28 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.22, 618.28 and 238.34 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.22 : 618.28 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.22/618.28 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.22x = 618.28 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.22x = 147,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,360.86/412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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