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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.28 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.28 and 232.64 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.28 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.28 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.28 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 144,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,999.86/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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