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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 626.76 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 626.76 and 223.08 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 626.76 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/626.76 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 626.76 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 139,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,817.62/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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