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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 624.48 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 624.48 and 199.80 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 624.48 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/624.48 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 624.48 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 124,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,771.10/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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