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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 624.78 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 624.78 and 234.38 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 624.78 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/624.78 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 624.78 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 146,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,432.81/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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