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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.40 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.40 and 229.28 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.40 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.40 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.40 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 142,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,474.59/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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