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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 624.38 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 624.38 and 156.31 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 624.38 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/624.38 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 624.38 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 97,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592.93/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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