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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 621.82 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 621.82 and 231.86 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 621.82 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/621.82 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 621.82 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 144,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,170.92/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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