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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.98 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.98 and 233.24 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.98 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.98 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.98 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 145,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,537.10/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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