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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 617.76 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 617.76 and 229.77 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 617.76 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/617.76 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 617.76 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 141,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,942.72/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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