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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.59, 628.19 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.59, 628.19 and 236.34 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.59 : 628.19 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.59/628.19 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.59x = 628.19 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.59x = 148,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,467.02/418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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