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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 624.49 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 624.49 and 156.38 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 624.49 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/624.49 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 624.49 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 97,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,654.23/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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