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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.46 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.46 and 236.16 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.46 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.46 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.46 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 148,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,180.95/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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