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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 628.14 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 628.14 and 226.04 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 628.14 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/628.14 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 628.14 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 141,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,984.77/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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