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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.51, 627.78 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.51, 627.78 and 226.09 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.51 : 627.78 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.51/627.78 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.51x = 627.78 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.51x = 141,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,934.78/418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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