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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.59 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.59 and 223.31 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.59 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.59 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.59 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 140,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,149.25/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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