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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 621.96 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 621.96 and 233.22 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 621.96 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/621.96 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 621.96 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 145,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,053.51/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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