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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 626.16 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 626.16 and 234.69 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 626.16 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/626.16 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 626.16 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 146,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,953.49/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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