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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 627.23 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 627.23 and 235.41 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 627.23 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/627.23 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 627.23 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 147,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,656.21/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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