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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 624.16 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 624.16 and 156.28 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 624.16 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/624.16 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 624.16 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 97,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,543.72/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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