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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 619.08 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 619.08 and 229.67 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 619.08 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/619.08 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 619.08 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 142,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,181.01/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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