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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 624.72 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 624.72 and 234.44 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 624.72 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/624.72 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 624.72 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 146,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,459.36/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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