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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 628.06 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 628.06 and 162.28 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 628.06 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/628.06 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 628.06 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 101,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,921.58/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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