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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 627.39 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 627.39 and 223.18 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 627.39 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/627.39 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 627.39 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 140,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017.76/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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