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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.67, 621.22 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.67, 621.22 and 231.81 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.67 : 621.22 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.67/621.22 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.67x = 621.22 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.67x = 144,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,006.03/414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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