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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.36 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.36 and 159.84 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.36 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.36 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.36 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 99,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797.70/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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