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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 625.59 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 625.59 and 224.50 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 625.59 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/625.59 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 625.59 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 140,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,444.96/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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