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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.86 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.86 and 232.80 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.86 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.86 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.86 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 145,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001.81/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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