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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.75 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.75 and 223.38 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.75 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.75 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.75 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 140,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,226.80/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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