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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 625.32 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 625.32 and 224.52 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 625.32 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/625.32 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 625.32 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 140,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,396.85/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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