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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 619.14 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 619.14 and 230.21 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 619.14 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/619.14 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 619.14 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 142,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,532.22/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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