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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.75, 628.40 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.75, 628.40 and 162.25 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.75 : 628.40 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.75/628.40 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.75x = 628.40 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.75x = 101,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,957.09/418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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