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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 626.10 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 626.10 and 157.44 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 626.10 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/626.10 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 626.10 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 98,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,573.18/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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