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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 625.02 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 625.02 and 208.30 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 625.02 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/625.02 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 625.02 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 130,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,191.67/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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