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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 627.23 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 627.23 and 223.13 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 627.23 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/627.23 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 627.23 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 139,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951.25/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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