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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 618.27 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 618.27 and 229.56 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 618.27 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/618.27 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 618.27 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 141,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,928.60/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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