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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 623.25 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 623.25 and 232.87 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 623.25 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/623.25 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 623.25 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 145,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,135.06/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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