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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 620.73 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 620.73 and 231.57 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 620.73 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/620.73 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 620.73 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 143,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,742.45/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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