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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 623.83 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 623.83 and 233.51 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 623.83 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/623.83 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 623.83 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 145,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,670.54/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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