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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.48 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.48 and 231.66 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.48 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.48 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.48 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 143,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,972.06/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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