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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 620.35 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 620.35 and 221.54 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 620.35 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/620.35 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 620.35 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 137,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,432.34/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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