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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 619.30 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 619.30 and 230.12 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 619.30 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/619.30 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 619.30 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 142,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,510.22/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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