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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.21 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.21 and 158.04 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.21 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.21 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.21 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 99,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,121.13/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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