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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 618.85 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 618.85 and 236.87 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 618.85 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/618.85 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 618.85 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 146,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,587.00/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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