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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 623.44 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 623.44 and 233.34 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 623.44 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/623.44 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 623.44 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 145,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,473.49/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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