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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.22 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.22 and 232.96 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.22 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.22 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.22 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 145,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,184.17/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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