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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 627.44 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 627.44 and 236.19 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 627.44 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/627.44 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 627.44 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 148,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193.87/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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