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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 623.29 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 623.29 and 232.87 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 623.29 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/623.29 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 623.29 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 145,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.43/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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