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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 618.57 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 618.57 and 230.01 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 618.57 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/618.57 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 618.57 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 142,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,277.29/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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