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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 621.44 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 621.44 and 232.02 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 621.44 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/621.44 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 621.44 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 144,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,185.35/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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