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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 619.78 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 619.78 and 230.56 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 619.78 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/619.78 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 619.78 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 142,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,892.23/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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