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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 623.19 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 623.19 and 232.85 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 623.19 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/623.19 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 623.19 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 145,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,112.22/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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