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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.27 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.27 and 233.56 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.27 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.27 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.27 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 145,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,804.50/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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