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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 624.20 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 624.20 and 233.50 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 624.20 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/624.20 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 624.20 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 145,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,750.70/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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