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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 625.23 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 625.23 and 234.02 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 625.23 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/625.23 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 625.23 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 146,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,316.32/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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