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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 625.22 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 625.22 and 234.48 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 625.22 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/625.22 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 625.22 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 146,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,601.59/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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