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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.92 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.92 and 223.53 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.92 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.92 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.92 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 140,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,358.96/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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