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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.84 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.84 and 223.52 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.84 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.84 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.84 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 140,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334.80/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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