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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 620.80 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 620.80 and 231.21 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 620.80 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/620.80 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 620.80 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 143,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,534.59/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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