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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 619.35 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 619.35 and 230.16 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 619.35 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/619.35 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 619.35 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 142,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549.60/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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