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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 628.13 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 628.13 and 221.00 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 628.13 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/628.13 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 628.13 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 138,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,812.48/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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