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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 621.56 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 621.56 and 231.92 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 621.56 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/621.56 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 621.56 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 144,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,152.20/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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