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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.24 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.24 and 199.72 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.24 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.24 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.24 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 124,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673.21/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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