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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.46 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.46 and 234.68 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.46 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.46 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.46 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 146,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.95/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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