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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.31 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.31 and 230.82 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.31 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.31 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.31 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 143,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,179.95/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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