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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.61 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.61 and 233.14 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.61 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.61 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.61 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 145,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,386.88/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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