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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 619.88 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 619.88 and 231.04 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 619.88 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/619.88 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 619.88 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 143,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,217.08/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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