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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.39 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.39 and 225.84 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.39 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.39 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.39 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 141,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,689.76/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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