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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.52 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.52 and 230.03 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.52 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.52 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.52 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 142,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,278.16/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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