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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 623.93 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 623.93 and 233.82 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 623.93 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/623.93 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 623.93 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 145,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,886.14/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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