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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.24 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.24 and 235.91 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.24 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.24 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.24 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 147,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,969.05/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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