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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 621.29 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 621.29 and 232.74 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 621.29 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/621.29 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 621.29 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 144,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,597.87/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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