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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 626.88 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 626.88 and 158.03 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 626.88 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/626.88 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 626.88 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 99,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,065.85/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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