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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 625.12 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 625.12 and 234.04 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 625.12 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/625.12 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 625.12 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 146,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,302.11/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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