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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.46, 624.66 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.46, 624.66 and 234.99 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.46 : 624.66 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.46/624.66 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.46x = 624.66 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.46x = 146,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,788.85/416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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