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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 622.46 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 622.46 and 230.35 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 622.46 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/622.46 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 622.46 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 143,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,383.66/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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