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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 618.64 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 618.64 and 229.84 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 618.64 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/618.64 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 618.64 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 142,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188.22/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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