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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 618.96 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 618.96 and 229.86 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 618.96 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/618.96 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 618.96 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 142,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,274.15/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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