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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 619.50 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 619.50 and 230.24 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 619.50 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/619.50 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 619.50 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 142,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633.68/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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