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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 619.14 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 619.14 and 230.32 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 619.14 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/619.14 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 619.14 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 142,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600.32/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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