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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.97, 624.90 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.97, 624.90 and 234.25 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.97 : 624.90 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.97/624.90 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.97x = 624.90 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.97x = 146,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,382.83/416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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