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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.12 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.12 and 201.60 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.12 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.12 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.12 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 126,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427.39/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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