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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 624.28 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 624.28 and 231.67 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 624.28 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/624.28 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 624.28 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 144,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,623.83/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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