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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.08 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.08 and 230.29 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.08 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.08 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.08 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 143,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,490.03/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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