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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 626.52 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 626.52 and 225.50 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 626.52 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/626.52 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 626.52 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 141,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,280.26/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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