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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.70, 623.40 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.70, 623.40 and 233.16 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.70 : 623.40 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.70/623.40 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.70x = 623.40 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.70x = 145,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,351.94/415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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