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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 624.91 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 624.91 and 221.74 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 624.91 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/624.91 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 624.91 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 138,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567.54/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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