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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 619.96 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 619.96 and 231.17 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 619.96 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/619.96 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 619.96 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 143,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,318.60/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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