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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.60 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.60 and 223.40 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.60 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.60 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.60 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 140,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,205.84/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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