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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 622.10 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 622.10 and 232.39 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 622.10 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/622.10 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 622.10 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 144,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.82/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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