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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.50 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.50 and 237.69 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.50 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.50 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.50 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 148,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,196.78/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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