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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 618.97 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 618.97 and 229.97 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 618.97 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/618.97 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 618.97 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 142,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,341.15/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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