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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 625.20 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 625.20 and 224.28 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 625.20 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/625.20 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 625.20 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 140,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219.86/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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