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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 626.45 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 626.45 and 235.24 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 626.45 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/626.45 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 626.45 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 147,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,361.79/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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