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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 627.60 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 627.60 and 233.15 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 627.60 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/627.60 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 627.60 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 146,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,326.51/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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