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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 626.34 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 626.34 and 223.44 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 626.34 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/626.34 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 626.34 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 139,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,949.41/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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