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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 622.89 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 622.89 and 232.92 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 622.89 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/622.89 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 622.89 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 145,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,083.54/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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