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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 623.91 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 623.91 and 234.50 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 623.91 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/623.91 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 623.91 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 146,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,306.90/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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