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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.94 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.94 and 233.42 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.94 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.94 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.94 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 145,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,640.07/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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