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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 626.37 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 626.37 and 224.98 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 626.37 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/626.37 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 626.37 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 140,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,920.72/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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