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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 623.88 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 623.88 and 233.73 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 623.88 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/623.88 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 623.88 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 145,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,819.47/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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