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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 620.94 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 620.94 and 231.80 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 620.94 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/620.94 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 620.94 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 143,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,933.89/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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