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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 625.86 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 625.86 and 234.80 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 625.86 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/625.86 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 625.86 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 146,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,951.93/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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