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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 623.61 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 623.61 and 233.09 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 623.61 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/623.61 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 623.61 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 145,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,354.14/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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