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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.08 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.08 and 230.67 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.08 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.08 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.08 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 143,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033.28/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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