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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 627.96 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 627.96 and 226.52 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 627.96 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/627.96 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 627.96 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 142,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,245.50/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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