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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 623.84 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 623.84 and 233.60 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 623.84 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/623.84 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 623.84 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 145,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.02/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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