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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 626.95 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 626.95 and 235.52 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 626.95 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/626.95 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 626.95 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 147,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,659.26/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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