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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 625.62 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 625.62 and 225.08 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 625.62 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/625.62 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 625.62 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 140,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,814.55/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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