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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.47, 624.15 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.47, 624.15 and 233.52 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.47 : 624.15 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.47/624.15 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.47x = 624.15 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.47x = 145,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,751.51/416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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