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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 622.50 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 622.50 and 232.24 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 622.50 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/622.50 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 622.50 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 144,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.40/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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