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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.30, 627.45 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.30, 627.45 and 223.90 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.30 : 627.45 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.30/627.45 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.30x = 627.45 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.30x = 140,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,486.06/418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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