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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 623.82 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 623.82 and 233.20 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 623.82 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/623.82 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 623.82 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 145,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,474.82/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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