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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 623.80 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 623.80 and 233.22 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 623.80 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/623.80 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 623.80 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 145,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,482.64/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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