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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.34, 621.63 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.34, 621.63 and 231.87 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.34 : 621.63 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.34/621.63 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.34x = 621.63 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.34x = 144,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,137.35/414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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