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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 625.83 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 625.83 and 224.98 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 625.83 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/625.83 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 625.83 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 140,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,799.23/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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