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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 626.88 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 626.88 and 232.88 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 626.88 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/626.88 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 626.88 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 145,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,987.81/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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