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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.41 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.41 and 158.25 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.41 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.41 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.41 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 99,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,287.63/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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