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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 623.46 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 623.46 and 233.12 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 623.46 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/623.46 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 623.46 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 145,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,341.00/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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