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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.89, 626.84 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.89, 626.84 and 225.89 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.89 : 626.84 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.89/626.84 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.89x = 626.84 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.89x = 141,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,595.76/417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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