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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 629.31 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 629.31 and 231.98 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 629.31 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/629.31 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 629.31 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 145,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,984.19/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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