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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 628.23 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 628.23 and 236.02 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 628.23 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/628.23 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 628.23 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 148,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,274.84/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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