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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 624.85 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 624.85 and 231.39 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 624.85 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/624.85 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 624.85 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 144,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,583.46/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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