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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.57 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.57 and 230.50 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.57 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.57 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.57 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 142,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,807.79/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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