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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.58, 626.64 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.58, 626.64 and 225.34 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.58 : 626.64 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.58/626.64 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.58x = 626.64 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.58x = 141,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,207.06/417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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