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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.18 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.18 and 201.48 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.18 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.18 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.18 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 126,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,364.23/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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