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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 627.82 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 627.82 and 223.63 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 627.82 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/627.82 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 627.82 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 140,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,396.25/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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