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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 621.63 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 621.63 and 232.22 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 621.63 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/621.63 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 621.63 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 144,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,351.81/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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