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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.81 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.81 and 236.11 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.81 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.81 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.81 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 148,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,232.22/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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