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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 625.08 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 625.08 and 225.20 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 625.08 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/625.08 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 625.08 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 140,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,768.02/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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