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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 623.70 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 623.70 and 230.94 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 623.70 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/623.70 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 623.70 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 144,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,037.28/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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