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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 625.90 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 625.90 and 234.20 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 625.90 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/625.90 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 625.90 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 146,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,585.78/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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