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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 624.12 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 624.12 and 233.56 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 624.12 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/624.12 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 624.12 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 145,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,769.47/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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