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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 628.24 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 628.24 and 235.72 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 628.24 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/628.24 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 628.24 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 148,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,088.73/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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