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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 623.88 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 623.88 and 233.29 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 623.88 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/623.88 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 623.88 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 145,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,545.97/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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