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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 624.62 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 624.62 and 233.66 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 624.62 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/624.62 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 624.62 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 145,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,948.71/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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