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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 625.14 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 625.14 and 224.34 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 625.14 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/625.14 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 625.14 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 140,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,243.91/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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