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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.19 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.19 and 232.92 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.19 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.19 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.19 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 145,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,150.30/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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