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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 619.99 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 619.99 and 231.22 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 619.99 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/619.99 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 619.99 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 143,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354.09/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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