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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 625.83 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 625.83 and 231.57 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 625.83 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/625.83 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 625.83 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 144,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,923.45/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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