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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 624.42 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 624.42 and 233.72 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 624.42 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/624.42 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 624.42 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 145,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,939.44/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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