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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 624.49 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 624.49 and 156.33 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 624.49 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/624.49 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 624.49 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 97,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,627.01/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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