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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.36 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.36 and 229.48 is: 344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.36 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.36 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.36 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 141,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,901.62/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.23

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