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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 624.66 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 624.66 and 221.80 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 624.66 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/624.66 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 624.66 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 138,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,549.59/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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