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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 621.77 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 621.77 and 232.23 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 621.77 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/621.77 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 621.77 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 144,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,393.65/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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