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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 623.27 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 623.27 and 233.23 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 623.27 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/623.27 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 623.27 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 145,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,365.26/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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