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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 627.80 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 627.80 and 223.44 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 627.80 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/627.80 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 627.80 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 140,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,275.63/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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