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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 628.23 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 628.23 and 226.34 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 628.23 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/628.23 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 628.23 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 142,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193.58/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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