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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 621.36 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 621.36 and 231.80 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 621.36 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/621.36 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 621.36 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 144,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,031.25/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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