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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 625.20 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 625.20 and 221.73 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 625.20 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/625.20 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 625.20 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 138,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,625.60/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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