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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.96 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.96 and 232.12 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.96 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.96 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.96 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 144,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,369.36/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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