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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 628.18 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 628.18 and 226.36 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 628.18 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/628.18 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 628.18 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 142,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,194.82/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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