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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.68 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.68 and 223.65 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.68 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.68 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.68 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 140,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,380.63/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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