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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 626.46 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 626.46 and 236.22 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 626.46 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/626.46 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 626.46 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 147,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,982.38/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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