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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.92 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.92 and 235.74 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.92 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.92 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.92 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 148,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,025.86/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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