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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.35 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.35 and 156.26 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.35 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.35 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.35 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 97,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,560.93/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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