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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.51 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.51 and 231.22 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.51 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.51 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.51 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 144,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,399.20/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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