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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.46 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.46 and 232.92 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.46 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.46 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.46 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 145,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,216.30/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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