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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 626.34 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 626.34 and 225.34 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 626.34 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/626.34 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 626.34 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 141,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,139.46/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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