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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.35 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.35 and 235.98 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.35 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.35 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.35 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 148,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040.87/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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