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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.31 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.31 and 233.03 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.31 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.31 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.31 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 145,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,249.93/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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