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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 627.49 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 627.49 and 223.58 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 627.49 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/627.49 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 627.49 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 140,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,294.21/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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