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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 625.45 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 625.45 and 221.93 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 625.45 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/625.45 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 625.45 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 138,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,806.12/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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