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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 627.57 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 627.57 and 223.47 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 627.57 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/627.57 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 627.57 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 140,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,241.89/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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