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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.01, 625.14 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.01, 625.14 and 221.87 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.01 : 625.14 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.01/625.14 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.01x = 625.14 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.01x = 138,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699.81/417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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