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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 628.01 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 628.01 and 223.59 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 628.01 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/628.01 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 628.01 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 140,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,416.76/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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