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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 622.77 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 622.77 and 232.56 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 622.77 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/622.77 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 622.77 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 144,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,831.39/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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