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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 628.16 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 628.16 and 223.68 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 628.16 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/628.16 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 628.16 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 140,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,505.71/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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