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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 625.85 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 625.85 and 234.89 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 625.85 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/625.85 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 625.85 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 147,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,005.91/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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