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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.18, 618.21 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.18, 618.21 and 230.72 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.18 : 618.21 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.18/618.21 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.18x = 618.21 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.18x = 142,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633.41/413.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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