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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 626.70 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 626.70 and 225.28 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 626.70 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/626.70 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 626.70 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 141,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,182.98/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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