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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 627.60 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 627.60 and 223.22 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 627.60 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/627.60 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 627.60 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 140,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,092.87/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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