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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 625.12 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 625.12 and 221.63 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 625.12 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/625.12 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 625.12 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 138,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,541.67/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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