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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 617.46 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 617.46 and 230.22 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 617.46 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/617.46 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 617.46 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 142,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,151.64/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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