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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 624.94 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 624.94 and 221.85 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 624.94 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/624.94 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 624.94 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 138,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,642.94/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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