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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.90 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.90 and 235.60 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.90 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.90 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.90 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 147,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,933.24/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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