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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.15, 627.33 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.15, 627.33 and 158.23 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.15 : 627.33 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.15/627.33 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.15x = 627.33 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.15x = 99,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262.43/418.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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