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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 622.62 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 622.62 and 232.56 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 622.62 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/622.62 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 622.62 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 144,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,796.51/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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