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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 623.10 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 623.10 and 233.97 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 623.10 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/623.10 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 623.10 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 145,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,786.71/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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