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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.39 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.39 and 225.75 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.39 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.39 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.39 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 141,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,633.29/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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