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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.67 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.67 and 234.24 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.67 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.67 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.67 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 146,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,556.94/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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