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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 625.19 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 625.19 and 234.36 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 625.19 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/625.19 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 625.19 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 146,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,518.36/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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