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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 628.19 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 628.19 and 236.14 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 628.19 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/628.19 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 628.19 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 148,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338.92/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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