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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 622.76 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 622.76 and 232.72 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 622.76 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/622.76 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 622.76 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 144,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,928.71/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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