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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.38 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.38 and 142.48 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.38 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.38 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.38 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 88,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,960.46/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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