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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 625.25 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.71, 625.25 and 221.66 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.71 : 625.25 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.71/625.25 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.71x = 625.25 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.71x = 138,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,590.31/416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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