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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 628.46 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 628.46 and 236.24 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 628.46 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/628.46 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 628.46 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 148,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468.08/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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