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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.10 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.10 and 233.05 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.10 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.10 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.10 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 145,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,213.46/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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