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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 618.98 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 618.98 and 230.24 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 618.98 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/618.98 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 618.98 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 142,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,514.35/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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