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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 624.08 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 624.08 and 233.40 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 624.08 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/624.08 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 624.08 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 145,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,659.11/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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