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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.35 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.35 and 232.20 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.35 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.35 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.35 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 144,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,509.67/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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