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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 623.72 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 623.72 and 233.08 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 623.72 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/623.72 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 623.72 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 145,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,376.66/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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