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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.49 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.49 and 232.34 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.49 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.49 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.49 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 144,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,625.05/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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