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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 628.08 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 628.08 and 233.07 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 628.08 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/628.08 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 628.08 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 146,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,386.61/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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