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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.24 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.24 and 234.32 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.24 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.24 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.24 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 146,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,506.24/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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