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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 626.19 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 626.19 and 234.57 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 626.19 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/626.19 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 626.19 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 146,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,885.39/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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