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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 627.66 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 627.66 and 236.16 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 627.66 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/627.66 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 627.66 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 148,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,228.19/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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