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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 625.44 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 625.44 and 224.50 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 625.44 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/625.44 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 625.44 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 140,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,411.28/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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