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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 627.41 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 627.41 and 158.34 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 627.41 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/627.41 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 627.41 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 99,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,344.10/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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