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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.80 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.80 and 230.65 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.80 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.80 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.80 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 142,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956.87/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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