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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.30 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.30 and 231.25 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.30 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.30 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.30 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 143,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,443.22/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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