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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 627.47 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 627.47 and 223.39 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 627.47 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/627.47 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 627.47 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 140,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170.52/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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