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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 620.69 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 620.69 and 231.35 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 620.69 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/620.69 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 620.69 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 143,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,593.53/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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