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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.21 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.21 and 226.14 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.21 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.21 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.21 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 141,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,837.27/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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