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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.06 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.06 and 229.52 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 618.06 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/618.06 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 618.06 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 141,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,857.13/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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