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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 625.05 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 625.05 and 234.15 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 625.05 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/625.05 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 625.05 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 146,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,351.16/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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