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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.86 and 225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.86 and 225.85 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.86 = 225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.86 = 225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.86 × 225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 141,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,802.18/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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