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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 624.72 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 624.72 and 233.60 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 624.72 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/624.72 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 624.72 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 145,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,934.59/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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