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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 626.93 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 626.93 and 222.98 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 626.93 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/626.93 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 626.93 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 139,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,788.60/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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