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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 625.41 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 625.41 and 221.58 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 625.41 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/625.41 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 625.41 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 138,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,578.35/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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