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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.34, 618.72 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.34, 618.72 and 230.28 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.34 : 618.72 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.34/618.72 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.34x = 618.72 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.34x = 142,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,478.84/413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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