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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 624.12 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 624.12 and 199.68 is: 299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 624.12 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/624.12 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 624.12 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 124,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,624.28/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.40

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