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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 624.39 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 624.39 and 142.32 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 624.39 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/624.39 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 624.39 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 88,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,863.18/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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