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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 618.93 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 618.93 and 230.22 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 618.93 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/618.93 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 618.93 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 142,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,490.06/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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