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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 623.61 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 623.61 and 233.40 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 623.61 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/623.61 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 623.61 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 145,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,550.57/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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