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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 626.85 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 626.85 and 244.98 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 626.85 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/626.85 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 626.85 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 153,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,565.71/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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