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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 626.01 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 626.01 and 224.94 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 626.01 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/626.01 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 626.01 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 140,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,814.69/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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